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Mayor appoints Sabeen Nasim as Director of the Louisville Metro Office for Globalization

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (January 21, 2019) — Mayor Greg Fischer today announced the appointment of Sabeen Nasim as Director of the Louisville Metro Office for Globalization, which works to implement new strategies to engage and welcome Louisville’s international community.

“As evidenced by the fact that we were only the second city in the U.S. to achieve Certified Welcoming City status, Louisville is leading the country in welcoming foreign-born residents and giving them the tools and support necessary to reach their full human potential,” Mayor Fischer said. “Sabeen’s commitment to empowering people and encouraging them to be trailblazers within their community makes her the right person to lead and maximize our city’s globalization efforts.”

Nasim joins the Office for Globalization as an experienced leader and public servant with more than 15 years working in various roles related to community development.

“Joining the Office for Globalization has been a dream come true where I can focus my passion on cultivating economic, educational and cultural opportunities for our diverse community and promote a welcoming agenda for all residents of Louisville,” said Nasim.

As a Pakistani-born immigrant raised in Southern California, Nasim said she’s overcome obstacles throughout her life, balancing two cultures while acclimating to a new country. With life lessons as her foundation, she pledged to pay it forward by working to ensure everyone has every opportunity to succeed – the definition of the city’s value of compassion.

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Coming Events

Honoring the Legacy of MLK Jr. Saturday, January 25 ι from 4:30pm - 6:30pm La Casita Center at 223 E. Magnolia Ave. Join La Casita Center for a community celebration of solidarity. In memory of Martin Luther King's Legacy. Bring a plate to share, there will be conversations and activities for everyone in the family.  Learn more

2020 Kentuckiana Chinese Spring Festival Celebration Party Saturday, February 1 ι from 1:30pm - 5:30pm Ursuline Arts Center at 3113 Lexington Rd, Louisville The Association of Chinese Americans in Kentuckiana (ACAK) and Kentuckiana Chinese School (KCS) invites you to celebrate with them the Chinese New Years.  Learn More

African American History Month Film Series Sunday February 2, 9, 16 & 23, 2020 at 2:00PM Main Library at 301 York St, Louisville, KY 40203 The African American History Month Film Series returns to the Main Library in February 2020 with four critically acclaimed films all based on actual events. This free series is presented in partnership with UofL Health Sciences Center Office of Diversity and Inclusion, with a panel discussion following each film. See the schedule

Jobs, Internships and Volunteer opportunities

Backside Learning Center

Youth Development Coordinator.

Part-Time (30 hours/week). The Youth Empowerment Specialist will work as part of the program team, which includes the Director of Programs, Family Resource Coordinator, Adult Education and Services Coordinator, and Youth Activities Leader.  

To learn more about this position contact: sstanley@backsidelearningcenter.org 

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Volunteers for GED preparation in Spanish

Doors to Hope 

Doors to Hope is looking for volunteers who would like to support and assist the community with the GED preparation in Spanish.

To learn more about this position contact: (502)384-4673, Lorena@doorstohope.com

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Backside Learning Center

Internship Positions Available.

Youth Summer Programming Internship - Family Program Internship - Adult Education Internship - Communications and Development Internship

Please submit a resume and cover letter no later than 5/1/20 for the summer internship to Sherry Stanley, Executive Director.

To learn more about this position contact: sstanley@backsidelearningcenter.org. 

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Community Resources

Free Weekly English Classes

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